Improved lotion for the destruction of insects



illniwl giitzuw Letters Patent N 94,221, dated August 31,1869.

IMPROVED LOTION FOR THE DESTRUCTION OI INSECTS.

The Schedule referred to in these Letters Patent and making part ofthe'sgme.

To all whom it may concern-.-

Be it known that I, DANIEL LEIBERT, of the city and county ofWashington, in the District of Columbia, have invented a Lotion for theDestruction of Vermin which infest trees, plants, vines, &o.; and I dohereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exactdescription thereof.

The ingredients composing mylotion are as follows:

One gallon Water; four ounces (avoirdupois) nicotiana; tvvo ouncespotash; two ounces staphisa-grizt.

My node of preparing the lotion is as follows:

The tobacco is to be steeped or macernted in warm water for-about twelvehours, or for such time as is required to fully extract its strength.The potash is to be mixed with sufiicient water to thoroughly dissolveit, and the staphisagria is to be steeped thoroughly, in

order that its full strength may be extracted. Mix all together.

If it is intended to beus'ed immediately, one-half the quantity ofpotash only is required.

Having thus described my invention,

What Iolaim, and desire to secure by Letters-Patent, is-

The compound, composed of the ingredients, and in the quantities hereinspecified, for the destruction of vermin upon trees, vines, shrubs, 8m.

DANIEL LEIBERT. \Vitncsses:

O. 0. WILSON, HENRY N. MYG-ATT.

